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Mean sheep: when clergy are abusedPatheos: As common as the experience can be, nothing prepares clergy for being mauled or mistreated by mean sheep. Here are some strategies for both pastors and laypeople.

22 votes for a pastor -- for progressMinneapolis Star-Tribune: Five years ago, not a single member of the call committee would have considered calling a gay pastor. But this time, it was different.

8 religious wonders to see in the U.S.CNN: People rarely travel the U.S. in search of inspiring religious landmarks. After all, what religious wisdom could America, a country still in its youth at 236 years old, have to offer?

The Spark

To make America great again, we need to leave the countryNo politician will admit that the United States is no longer number one. But, as Elliot Gerson writes in the Atlantic, other nations do a lot of things better -- and we need to learn from them .

What We Teach

Christian leaders yearn for greater faithfulness and effectiveness in the leadership and management of their institutions. These principles are foundational in sustaining vibrant Christian institutions:

Over the past three decades, Good Works in Appalachian Ohio has created a model of Christian hospitality by offering its neighbors a hand up and a chance to help others.

Pastoral Excellence Network

The mission of the Pastoral Excellence Network is to create and foster a network of organizations committed to encouraging and supporting excellence in pastoral ministry. This includes helping provide opportunities for pastors to find support and learning; working to help new pastors start in ministry; and helping equip experienced pastors, particularly through peer learning groups.
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